New shoes, blisters, and praying in place for all the hurts in God's world.

Dear Family of Love!

Tonight we had to postpone our outdoor prayer walk due to wearing new shoes and getting blisters on my feet. Putting new wine into new wine skins probably wouldn't have hurt so much as wearing shoes that I should have worn for short periods of time. This gives us the opportunity to pray in place for all the hurts that are happening in God's World. Let's take time to reflect upon this day and find that wonderful place where we find quiet at the center of our beings. This piece is a long version but it is very good for us on a Monday! Hildegard von Bingen -Voice of the Living Light from the album Voice of the Blood- Hildegard Von Bingen -Sequentia
Let your body, mind, and spirit rest, reflect, renew and be at peace while we listen and be still and know that God is God and let everything that is causing you stress, anxiety, and those ever present past tapes that keep rewinding in your minds. 


Jesus we pray for all the hurts in our lives and in God's World.

We pray this night for all the places where there is violence and war. Lord Jesus teach us how to be peacemakers

Jesus we pray protection over the least of these and especially the little children whom you love and accept fully without having a litmus test.

Jesus we pray this night for all those who are ill and are struggling with life threatening illnesses. We pray especially for those who our family members have requested remembering at this time________________

Jesus we pray that you may enfold your loving arms upon us and help us to Let go and Let God.

Jesus we pray for all of our family members who hate, commit violent acts, abuse, and those who bully. We pray that they may have a change of heart and mind and learn to love and practice peace instead.

Jesus we pray for all of our family members who are discerning calls to ministry and seeking new life paths. Direct our paths in the way we should go and listen for your call.

Jesus help us to remember those who have died and those who are dying, remembering especially ____________ We pray that they may reside peacefully in the Thin Places.

Jesus keep watch over us this night and encircle us with your loving protection  and presence.

Jesus we pray that we may remember that we are to Love God, Neighbor, and ourselves. Help us we pray to be kind to ourselves and  this means our bodies, minds, and spirits. 

Jesus we pray for all refugees near and far away that they may receive a loving and compassionate welcome in the countries where they are fleeing for safety.


May we heed the words in this song: The Summons and take up our cross and follow you!

We ask these our prayers in your most Holy Name, Lord Jesus. Amen.


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Good Night Dear Family! I hope and pray that my feet will be better tomorrow for a prayer walk. I love you and please remember that You Matter to God, and You matter to me.

With love, joy, peace, and blessings!

Sara